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jcccnc mission

Founded in 1973, the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California has been serving the community for over 35 years. Read our mission here.

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The JCCCNC strives to meet the evolving needs of the Japanese American community through offering programs, affordable services and facility usage. The goals are:

  • To manage and maintain a multi-service community center which is owned and operated by the Japanese American community.
  • To organize and provide educational, cultural, recreational and social programs that meet the growing needs, interests and concerns of the community.
  • To preserve and promote the Japanese American cultural and historical heritage.
  • To enhance understanding and appreciation among the Japanese American community, American public and people of Japan.
  • To provide administration and program space for non-profit organizations in the community.